Add 16/36 and 9/16
16/36 + 9/16 is 145/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
16/36 = 16 × 4/36 × 4 = 64/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144 - Add the two like fractions:
64/144 + 81/144 = 64 + 81/144 = 145/144 - So, 16/36 + 9/16 = 145/144
In mixed form: 11/144
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